[Interprofessional pill box management in an ambulatory care setting]

Rev Med Suisse. 2014 Nov 26;10(452):2246-8, 2250-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Complex multimorbid patients are now more common in ambulatory care and the management of their medication more frequently needs interprofessional collaboration. This qualitative study explored health professional's main challenges when introducing, preparing and sharing the use of a pill box for a patient. Another objective of this study was to explore options for improving care in these situations.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Ambulatory Care / methods*
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Disease Management
  • Home Care Services / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration
  • Polypharmacy*
  • Tablets* / administration & dosage
  • Vulnerable Populations

Substances

  • Tablets